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In pictures: Westside pushes past Lincoln County Aug. 28

By Mike Adams · 28 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Westside pushes past Lincoln County Aug. 28

Westside beat Lincoln County 48-41 Friday.

McMurray powers Augusta offense in breakout win on Aug. 27

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on McMurray powers Augusta offense in breakout win on Aug. 27

Cooper McMurray brought home the first two and last two runs of the game, bookending a strong day for the Augusta GreenJackets (31-25, 66-56) with four RBIs as the Jackets knocked off the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (19-37, 46-74) 8-4 Aug. 27.

Jackets falter with runners in scoring position on Aug. 25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Jackets falter with runners in scoring position on Aug. 25

In the start of the final homestand of the year, the Augusta GreenJackets (29-25, 64-56) left ten men on base, including seven in the final four frames, to fall to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (19-35, 46-72) 5-4 Tuesday night.

Adams takes medalist honors as AU women’s golf is Tiger Classic co-champ

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Adams takes medalist honors as AU women’s golf is Tiger Classic co-champ

The Augusta women’s golf team started the season in style and were co-champions of the Tiger Classic in Clemson, SC. The Jaguars shared the title with the host Tigers at 3-over-par. Senior Sara Adams was medalist for the event as she posted rounds of even-par and 5-under-par to take the title by a single shot. 

Pitching shines as GreenJackets steal series finale from Fireflies Aug. 23

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Pitching shines as GreenJackets steal series finale from Fireflies Aug. 23

In the 23rd and final meeting of the year between the Augusta GreenJackets (29-24, 64-55) and the Columbia Fireflies (25-28, 59-60), Brody Fowler tossed his best start as a pro, holding Columbia to just one run in six innings as the Jackets stole the series with a 3-1 win Sunday.

ARC notches a narrow win over Laney in season opener

By William Reyes · 22 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on ARC notches a narrow win over Laney in season opener

The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers opened their season with a 14-12 victory over the Laney Wildcats on Friday night, Aug. 21.

In pictures: Strom Thurmond hands North Augusta season opening loss Aug. 21

By Mike Adams · 22 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Strom Thurmond hands North Augusta season opening loss Aug. 21

Strom Thurmond wins its season opener against North Augusta.

Gault leads Evans past Harlem 37-20 in season opener Aug. 21

By Cooper Brady · 22 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Gault leads Evans past Harlem 37-20 in season opener Aug. 21

Running back Brycen Gault had 320 all-purpose yards to lead Evans past Harlem High School 37-20 on Friday, Aug. 21, in the two teams’ season-opener.

Glenn Hills posts first 1-0 start in decade with Aug. 21 win

By Christopher Rickerson · 21 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Glenn Hills posts first 1-0 start in decade with Aug. 21 win

Coming off a winless 2025 season, Glenn Hills opens the 2026 season with a strong win.

Homers and men caught stealing hand Augusta third loss

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Homers and men caught stealing hand Augusta third loss

The Augusta GreenJackets fell to the Columbia Fireflies 5-4 Friday.

Pigskin preview 2026: Westside coach continues to build strong program

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Pigskin preview 2026: Westside coach continues to build strong program

Westside looks for another winning season in 2026.

Pigskin preview 2026: Josey – a different address but the same heart, coach says

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Pigskin preview 2026: Josey – a different address but the same heart, coach says

A look ahead at T.W. Josey’s football season.

Pigskin preview 2026: ARC excited for new challenges ahead

By Christopher Rickerson · 20 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Pigskin preview 2026: ARC excited for new challenges ahead

A look ahead to the Academy of Richmond County’s upcoming season.

Swarm of strikeouts sink streak for GreenJackets

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Swarm of strikeouts sink streak for GreenJackets

The Augusta GreenJackets (27-22, 62-53) tied a franchise record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game, punching out nineteen times for the second time this year as they fell to the Columbia Fireflies (23-26, 57-58) 6-3 on Wednesday night.